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Wisconsin Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. I was raised on a farm and these ingredients were readily available in our area. We have many potato farms nearby, and, of course, being "America's Dairyland," there's always plenty of cheese and milk for this great-tasting soup. —Darlene Alexander, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup chopped onion

4 cups diced peeled potatoes

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups milk

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dash paprika

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Croutons

Minced fresh parsley

Directions

1.In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute celery and onion until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.

2. In batches, puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan. Stir in milk and seasonings. Add the cheese and heat only until melted. Garnish with croutons and parsley.
Yield: 8 servings.